Chemical Properties
ORANGE TO BROWN CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER
Uses
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-1,4-benzoquinone was used as an antioxidant to study the elimination rate of micro pollutant from storm and waste water. It was also used as a metabolite of butylated hydroxytoluene. It is used as a treatment agent to improve germination and plant health.
Uses
2.6-Di-tert-butyl-p-benzoquinone was used as a treatment agent to improve germination, plant health and yield.
Definition
ChEBI: 2,6-Di-tert-butylbenzoquinone is a member of 1,4-benzoquinones.
Purification Methods
It can be recrystallised from MeOH and sublimes in a vacuum. [Beilstein 7 IV 2116.]